Hair-waving tube



G. LANTIER! HAIR WAVING TUBE Oct. 7,

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UNITED SFAT' GABRIEL LANTIERI, OF JERSEY GETY, NEW JERSEY.

HAIR-WAVING TUBE.

Application filed December 21, 1922. Serial No. 608,250.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that l, GABRIEL LAN'rmnI, a citizen of the United States of America, residing at Number 215 Summit Avenue, Jersey Cibtjy, in the county of Hudson and State of ew Jersey, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in a Hair- Waving Tube, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an improved instrument adapted for use as part of the apparatus employed in curling or waving hair. It comprises a tube having a contractile end which may be caused to closely embrace the hair to be treated at a point close to the scalp and form a guard over and along which the usual heater may be passed.

It is an object of the invention to provide a device of the character described which shall be simple and economical in construction, and the use of which will materially reduce the time consumed in the waving process, thereby relieving the person treated of unnecessary inconvenience and annoyance.

Further objects of the invention will appear from the detailed description, in which reference will be made to the followin drawin illustrating the preferred and modifie forms of the invention:

Figure 1 is a view partly in ion 'tudinal section and partly in elevation, o the improved tu'be illustrated as being constructed in sections hinged together.

Fig. 2 is a similar view of the same applied to a lock of hair prepared for treatment.

Fi 3 is a section through the same along the line 3-3 of Fig. 2, looking in the direction indicated by the arrows.

Fi 4 is a section through the tube along the hue tr-4 of Fig. 1, 100 'ng in the direction indicated by the arrows.

Fig. 5 is a similar sectional view shogby which it may be locked in closed position as indicated in Fig. 41;.

Fig. 6 is a view of a modified form of the improved tube indicated as being constructed as an integral cylinder adapted to be applied to its enclosure by screwing one upon the other.

Fig. 7 illustrates the closure of the form she in Fig.

Fig. 8v is a view of another modified form, also constructed in the form of an integral cylinder and having a mere wedging engagement with its enclosure.

Fig. 9 illustrates another modified form of the tube comprising hinged sections and a closure also comprising complementary sections respectively mounted in the ends of the tube sections.

Fig. 10 is an end view of the tube in the form illustrated in Fig. 9.

Fig. 11 is a view of the closure of Figs. 9 and 10 detached and separated.

Fig. 12 is a view in perspective of the tube of the form illustrated in Figs. 9 and 10, the same being represented as when the tube sections are open.

Fig. 13 is a large scale end view of the tube, the same being provided with a clamp whereby its contractile end may be drawn tightly around a lock of hair to be treated.

Fig. 14 is a similar view showing the tube closed and the clamp in its final position in which it is effective as a locking means.

Referring first to Figs. 1 to 4, the improved tube is preferably constructed in the form of two complementary sections 21, 22 hinged together at 23, and provided with suitable means, preferably of the snap catch type, at their open edges 24, 25, whereby they maybe detachably held in their closed position. v

If as in the form illustrated, the tube sections are united by hinging, they may, and preferably will, be provided with a stop 26 which may be in the nature of a strip carried by One of the tube sections and extending inwardly along its hinged edge, the same bem curved about the hinge and terminating 1n a position to engage the inner surface of the other tube section when in closed position. The free edge of the stop 26 may, if desired, be provided with a sealing strip 27 of suitable material, such, for exam le, as rubber. L

n the form of tube illustrated in Fig. 1, the tube sections are turned inwardly at their ends as at 28, 29, for engagement with a peripheral groove 30 in a closure 31 constructed of any suitable material, preferably of elastic material such, for example, as soft rubber. This closure may, and preferably will, be provided at its exposed end with an outwardly extending flange 32, which will serve as a protective scalp pad.

, In Fig. 2 the tube of the form she in;

Fig. 1 is illustrated as applied to a lock of hair repared for treatment. As herein disclose the lock of hair is constricted and tied as at 33, thence wound about a rod or other suitable support 34, and tied at or near the end as at 35. The usual moistened pad 36, containing the chemicals used in the treatment, is then wrapped about the lock of hair which is then ready for the application of the tube of the present invention. The preparation of the hair for treatment as thus far described constitutes no part of the invention herein disclosed and claimed. i

The tube, if of the sectional form illustrated inFig. l. or the modified sectional form illustrated in Fig. 12, is then passed over the coil of hair while the sections are opened with the contractile end portions in position to be brought in contact with the hair between the scalp and the part of the lock prepared for treatment. The tube is then closed, whereby the inner surface of the closure is caused to closely embrace the lock of hair in close proximity to the scalp and the tube sections are automatically latched together by the spring catch 24, 25. The heater indicated in broken lines at 37, which may be energized by electricity or any other suitable heating medium, and per se constitutes no part of the invention herein disclosed and claimed, may be slipped over the end of the tube and passed along to a position relatively close to the scalp, as indi cated in Fig. 2, so as to surround the lock of hair to be treated.

When the heat has been applied for the requisite period oftime the heating element is withdrawn, the tube may be quickly opened, and the pad and remainder of the apparatus removed.

Although the improved tube has been disclosed in its preferred form as being constructed of sections hinged together, it is not essential that the sections be united by hingmg, nor is it essential that the tube be constructed of sectional form. As represented in Fig. 6, the tube is illustrated as being made in the form of an integral cylinder 20' having an inturned threaded end portion 38 for engagement with a threaded closure 31. As in the case of the form illustrated in Fig. 1, the closure may have the extended flange 32 to form a protective. scalp pad.

The modified fori n illustrated in Figure 8 may also be constructed in the form of an integral cylinder 20 having an inturned and inwardly converging portion 38' to receive an enclosure 31" of conical form over which the tube may be tightly wedged.

The closure, which may be of felt, rubber, leather or other suitable material. will preferably be in the form of a discontinuous girdle or split ring,.as illustrated in Fig.7, in which the line of severance 39, as viewed in opened upon the hinge 23. In this view is clearly indicated the manner in which the complementary closure sections may be respectively mounted in the ends of the tube sections so as to be closed about the root end of the lock of hairwhen the tube is closed.

If desired, the contractile end of the tube may be provided with a clamping and locking device best illustrated in Figs. 13 and 14, which disclose theend of the tube which is directed toward the scalp when in use. This clamping and locking device may comprise a lever 40 connected by a link 41 to the tube section 22, and having a toe 42 adapted to engage an undercut projection 43 in a plate 44-secured to the tube section 21, all as indicated in Fig. 13. If desired, the link 41 may be pivoted to the section 22 through the intermediary of a plate 45 riveted or otherwise secured to the tube section, and co-operating with the. end of plate 44 to form a limiting stop.

In Fig. 14 the parts are shown in the positions which they assume after the lever 40 has been pressed down to its extreme position, thus closing and locking the tube. It will be observed that in the position shown in Fig. 14 the-line 46, 47 connecting the pivotal connections between link 41, lever 40 and plate 45, passes below the point of engagement between the toe 42 and hook 43, thereby tending to maintain the parts locked in the position indicated. They may, however, be readily separated by a slight outward pull on the end of the lever 40.

When the girdle is made in separate sections, as indicated in Figs. .10 and 11, they will preferably be made of slightly larger dimensions than will be occupied when the tube is closed, so as to project slightly at" their ends when the tube is open, as indicated in Fig. 13. On closing the tube the material will be compressed and caused to flow toward the center, thereby closely embracing and pressing against the hair.

If desired, an additional auxiliary clamp 49 (Figs. 1, 4 and 5) may be applied to the outer end of the tube after the heater has been passed over the same and brought to the position indicated in Fig. 2. This clamp may comprise an implement of spring metal having hook elements 50 to engage in notched portions 51 in the tube sections. The clamp P .pads, and cutting and removing the tube may be provided with finger-pieces 52 whereby it may be rasped between the finger and the thumb an readily applied and removed, as indicated in Pig. fore, affords no obstruction to the application and removal of the heater. but serves as a locking means to prevent accidental opening of the tube during treatment.

If desired, the outer end of the tube may be closed or restricted to any desired extent. This may be effected by providing a cover or enclosure which may preferably be in the form of a detachable cap 53 (Figs. 1 and 2), and this cap may, if desired. be provided with perforations 54 serving as an mtlet for steam.

Another feature of the invention which is regarded as important, though not necessarily essential, is the provision of air duct-s or flues between the surface of the heater and the tube. 'This may be accomplished by providing lengthwise extend- 2 mg grooves in the surface of one of these parts. Such grooves (designated by the reference character 55) are illustrated as being formed in the outer surface of the tube by corrugating the tube sections, as indicated in Figs. 2,'3 and 4. The tube may, however, if desired be made with plain cylindric surfaces, as indicated in Figs. 6, 8, 9 and 12.

The tube may be constructed of-brass, tin, or any other suitable material of sufficient rigidity to preserve its form, and having properties adapting it to permit the transfer .of heat from the heating element to the coil to be treated.

Heretofore it has been the practice when treating a coil of hair as illustrated in Fig.

.2, after the hair has been tied, wound about the rod, again tied and wrapped} in the moistened pad, to pass over the same a moistened paper tube which must be tightly tied at the end of the coil nearest the scalp. This tying is a matter of some considerable difficulty, necessitating the application of a special tool for the purpose. It has then been the practice'to apply a separate protective pad to cover the ends of the hair at the scalp. The heater is then ap plied over the moistened pad for the ,required time and removed, after which it is necessary to cut the string by which the moistened paper tube was applied. This is amatter of some diffici'llty, involving the possibility of cutting the hair.-

The use of the improved tube of the presi cut invention obviates the necessity for the use of the moistened paper tube and the troublesome steps in the operation of tying the same, applying the separate protective at the end of the process, thereby relieving the person treated of unnecessary irritation This clamp. there gation of the walls of the improved tube also contribute to the comfort of the person whose hair is being treated, and also serve as a means to prevent injury to' the root ends of the hair by excessive heat. During the period in which the heater is in operation, upwardly directed air currents are set up in the yertical ducts between the heater surface and the tube sections, thereby drawing cool air over the scalp ,just below i the tube and into the air ducts. This air circulation tends to maintain a relatively low temperature at the end of the tube nearest. the scalp, notwithstanding the proximity of the heating element.

The extension 32 of the closure 31, to form a protective scalp pad, is also an important feature of the invention. This flange projects outwardly betweenthe end of the heater and the scalp, thereby obviating the netaessity of applying separate protective pa s.

The stop 26, which is curved about the hinge 23, serves as a seal to prevent the steam and vapors of the composition used in the treatment of the hair from passing through the joints of the hinge, thereby preventing the deposit of chemicals which would interfere with the free movement of the relatively movable parts at the hinge.

It will be apparent that the .im roved tube and the contractile closing cement. may be repeatedly used until worn out. whereas the moistened tubes heretofore used are destroyed during the process, requiring the use of a new tube at each operation. The present'invention, therefore, results not only in convenience andeconomy of time. but also in economy of material.

The invention is not intended to be'limited to the specific form herein disclosed, but is intended to' include variations and modifications within the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed'is:

1. The combination, with a hair waving implement having a cylindrical outer surface, of a heating unit therefor having a cylindrical inner surface of substantially the same diameter so as to be adapted to he slipped lengthwise 'thereover. the surface of one of said elements having lengthwise extending grooves adapted to serveas air ducts.

2. A hair waving implement comprising a tube made up of lengthwise extending complementary sections,- inturned at one end, an elastic girdle having a grooved periphery. and means whereby the sections may be detachably maintained in assembled tubular relation with the inwardly turned section. ends extending into the groove in the girdle.

3. A hair waving implement comprising a tube made up of lengthwise extending complementary sections, hinged along one vpair of adjacent edges, an elastic girdle, and

means comprising detachable holding elements along the free edges of said sections whereby the sections may bc closed and held closed with the girdle compressed within one of its ends. V

, 4. A hair waving implement comprising a tube made up of lengthwise extending complementary sections, hinged along one pair of adjacent edges, an elastic girdle, and means forming an automatic spring catch carried by the free edges of said sections whereby the sections may be closed and held closed with the girdle compressed within one of its ends. 7

5. A hair waving implement comprising a tube made up of len wise, extending complementary sections, inged along one pair of adjacent edges, an elastic girdle, means forming an automatic spring catch carried by the free edges of sald sections whereby the sections may be closed and held closed with the girdle compressed within one of its ends and auxiliary clamping means whereby said free edges may be locked together.

6. A hair waving implement comprising a tube having an open end and a closure of elastic, heat insulating material to snugly fill the annular space between said end and a lock of hair said closure having, an outwardly extending flange to form a protective scalp pad.

7. A hair ,waving implement comprising an open ended tube, an elastic closure to snug-W5 ly fill the annular space between one end of said tube and a lock of hair, and a detachable perforated cap for the other end of said tube. 0 y

8. A hair waving implement comprising a tube made up of lengthwise extending complementary sections hinged along a .pair I surface of the other tube section when in closed position.

.In witness whereof, I have hereunto" signed my name.

GABRIEL LANTIERI. 

